Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred natural landmarks, and it is believed that the depression near the summit of the mountain is from that of Buddha himself…..
Category: Sri Lanka
Kandy
Kandy in Sri Lanka, formerly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, served as the last capital of the Sinhalese kingdom before falling to the British in 1815. The city is….
Sri Lankan Cuisine
Does your family have a super-secret recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation, entrusted only to a select few who are permitted to bring it out of the….
Sri Lanka’s name
Sri Lanka had five names before it became what it is today. The very first name was Lanka, a word that simply translated into the word “island” in Old Sinhalese…..
Sri Lanka Festivals
Sri Lanka celebrates some 30 festivals every year, at least two or three festivals per month. They range from religious celebrations to civic holidays, to solstice gatherings. Sri Lankans take….
Sri Lankan Spices
Sri Lanka is a haven for foodies. It’s a fantastic place for vegetarians, vegans, and everything-a-tarians. Some of the dishes you’ll eat here are thousands of years old, with little….
Train travel in Sri Lanka
One of the best ways to get out and explore Sri Lanka is by train. Sri Lanka is home to the iconic ‘Train to Ella’ journey which will take you….
Ancient City of Sigiriya
In the Central Province of Sri Lanka, the Ancient City of Sigiriya in the northern Matale District is not far from the town of Dambulla. Built by King Kassapa in….
Ceylon Tea From Sri Lanka
It’s true that Ceylon tea is world renown, and Sri Lanka is the world’s top tea producer, but do all the locals partake in the tradition? The answer is a….
Sri Lanka Accommodations
Sri Lanka offers every type of accommodation you could imagine from the ultra-luxurious, the authentic and traditional, and as well as the uber-modern and futuristic. Have you ever slept in….
Stilt Fishing In Sri Lanka
When you visit Galle in southern Sri Lanka, one of the first things you’re going to want to do is head to Koggala or Ahangama to photograph the world-famous Stilt….
Tea in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has two massive exports, cinnamon and tea. As the world’s highest producer of tea, the tea industry employs over 1 million people. The very first tea plant was….
Sri Lankan Leopard
Sri Lanka is home to a population of around 800 leopards who roam in a range of habitats from open savannah to rainforests. They are carnivores, usually hunting at night….
Paddleboarding in Sri Lanka
Stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, is very popular in Sri Lanka. Several local companies offer excursions that explore different parts of the country. SUP is great for improving balance and….
Elephants in Sri Lanka
Between the months of July and October in Sri Lanka, the largest gathering of Asian elephants in the world converges in Minneriya National Park. Over 300 elephants from several families….